Crystal Springs Recognizes Employees of the Year for 2013

FREETOWN — Crystal Springs recently hosted a special brunch to honor 20 employees who were nominated for "2013 Employees of the Year."

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Posted Jan. 26, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Posted Jan. 26, 2014 at 12:01 AM

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FREETOWN — Crystal Springs recently hosted a special brunch to honor 20 employees who were nominated for "2013 Employees of the Year."

Nominations were made by staff members and supervisors from within the agency and all nominees were recognized for the exceptional care, support and love with which they serve the residents of Crystal Springs, according to a news release.

Crystal Springs cares for the profoundly disabled and each year, two Crystal Springs employees are recognized — one from the agency's Adult Services program, and the other from its Children's Services program.

The agency's Senior Management Team reviewed all nominations and selected Joe Medeiros, a residential counselor in the children's program and Rachel Furtado, a community supporter in the adult program, as the two Employees of the Year.

The winners each received a check for $1,000 in recognition of their achievement.

These awards were made possible through private donations to the agency. Specifically, each year the William L. Carleton Award is given to the Adult Services Employee of the Year. Named in honor of their son William, the Carleton family said they continue to fund this award in appreciation for the many years of exceptional care and dedication he received while a resident of Crystal Springs.

During the brunch, CEO Dr. Spencer A. Moore described Furtado as "an extremely dedicated employee who, for 13 years, has spent countless hours with adult residents in their homes, day hab groups, community outings and even doctor appointments."

He thanked her for her daily advocacy of and commitment to the people she serves at Crystal Springs.

Moore then went on to describe Medeiros as "a tremendous asset to the children's program and the agency as a whole. With his positive attitude and outstanding performance, Joe often takes the lead as a senior staff member in the residence in which he works, serving as a role model for newer employees, and always makes the well-being of the children he serves his number one priority."

As is its annual practice, Crystal Springs also recognized dozens of employees for reaching 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to the agency.

Crystal Springs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides educational, therapeutic, medical and residential support services to children and adults with profound cognitive and physical disabilities. It is located at 38 Narrows Road in Assonet.